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Size, Niches, and the Latitudinal Diversity Gradient

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Species diversity generally increases in the tropics but testing theories that explain this phenomenon is challenging. Here we use body size to quantify niches in ecological communities and explore how species diversify towards the equator.
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Resource Group Link https://ecoed.esa.org/index.php?P=SearchResults&FK=TIEE
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General Biology Competencies
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Keywords Community ecology, latitudinal diversity gradient, niches, traits, body size
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Pedagogical Use Description Guided inquiry or open-ended inquiry, cooperative learning, critical thinking
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Url https://www.esa.org/tiee/vol/v14/issues/figure_sets/grady/abstract.htm...
Full Name of Primary Author John M. Grady
Primary Author Affiliation Bryn Mawr College
Primary Author email jgardymjgradym@gmail.com
Secondary Author Name(s) Quentin Read, Sydne Record, Phoebe Zarnetske, Benjamin Baiser, Kalaina Thorne, Jonathan Belmaker
Secondary Author Affiliation(s) Bryn Mawr College, Michigan State University, University of Florida, Tel Aviv University
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Rights All rights reserved. Fair use for educational purposes.
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Drought and Water Ecosystem Services Collection Off
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Date Of Record Submission 0000-00-00
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  • JJohnston
Date Last Modified 2019-10-07 07:45:51
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